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[quote name='grumpyguts' timestamp='1428618041' post='2743233'] Thanks for the input everyone. The way I am looking at it is this... Getting out there and playing with others has to be a step forward, I may feel differently after a few sessions but it has to be done. [/quote] you will be amazed how much your playing/musicality will advance playing with other people. you learn so much. Possibly more about yourself musically, than others. well that was my experience.

imo.. a Jam can be a steep learning curve. depending on your knowledge and ability of course. the annoying bit comes when the guitarist doesn't know what chords/ changes he's playing.. very frustrating years ago when i used to play with said muppets. although a bit scary at first, jamming with more experienced patient musicians can be very rewarding musical experience.

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1428312441' post='2740033'] If you don't get the difference between a Fodera and Sadowsky bass then you're probably not in the target market for either. [/quote] oh ok, thanks for the snotty response . not quite sure why i have to be in the "Target Market" to know about bass, but I'm pretty sure i do know the difference.. but go ahead, you obviously are in the target market for both, so maybe you could explain the difference with your wealthy, wealth of knowledge.

awsome Jazz basses. i think there the finest ever made, but thats just me.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1428235415' post='2739375'] Ah. What's up with it? [/quote]its a Fender.

[quote name='Beer of the Bass' timestamp='1428227859' post='2739228'] I think keeping their workshop in New York might be a part of the pricing. It can't be the cheapest place to run a manufacturing business! [/quote]i wonder why the other bass makers in New York don't price there basses in the same way.? I'm sorry but Fodera price there basses very high, because they have very cleverly developed a name for themselves, and a reputation. There is no way Vinnie and his team make an instrument so superior to Roger Sadowsky or NewYork Bass Works, that they need to charge so much more, its just nonsense. they charge that much because they know they can get away with it.

i would rather play on stage naked, than play on stage with that. and i don't look good naked.

for me the ultimate ever jazz bass is a Suhr. I've played Sadowsky's, De Gier,s, Lulls. nothing comes close to the feel and sound you get from John Suhr's instruments. only my opinion. they are pure jazz bass porn aswell. i will…..yes i will own a Suhr one day..

that Chic sound never ever gets old for me. the ultimate dance music they have always been.

the thing is where i live its very limited as to what genres/bands are available, especially the music i like. i want to keep playing, and thats why i do it.

Ive been in a band for the last 6 months called Michigan Avenue. we play rock blues type stuff. thing is its just not inspiring me.. I'm not sure if I'm just indoctrinated to soul and funk or the music just isn't that good. the real feeling i get is that the music just doesn't inspire me to play. sometimes it does with certain songs, but only in parts. maybe I'm answering my own question. the band is drums, guitar x 2 and bass. i tried to introduce this guy who is a keys master, and i got a 'no, not now maybe later". i just want some chords behind the music. I'm talking Billy Preston type stuff. can you girls/guys play music that your not really into..? put it this way i would rather play covers all night of chic than play the original music that this band has.

More Fender signature maketing nonsense.

cooking the roast and bobbing my head and tapping my foot to this . Pimps of JoyTime greatness. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjkXOO9qWew

I've always loved the harmonies of the Beach Boys. Brian Wilson is a master at arranging voices imo. i just love this. with Al Jardine and David Marks. superb harmonies at 1.50. thats why i love music right there.!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHXMjw3SLXc

there are too many variables in a comparison between two instruments, especially a Fender. it cancels out any comparisons between rosewood or maple.. the only difference i have noticed between rosewood and maple is, maple has a little zing to the treble. Both woods have the same mid, bass tone depth imo. there is no doubt a difference. but its subtle.

excellent.! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHMs8f5G2mQ

[quote name='Lw.' timestamp='1426154075' post='2714917'] Hmm, I'm not sure if this conversation is worth continuing or not after this. Your response has actually quite angered me so I'll try to keep this on point. We both have opinions that seem to differ; I think she's a professional musician using the tools in her arsenal to put on a performance, you don't agree - fine/whatever, that's what internet discussions boards are for. Now this is where I feel like I'm addressing a child but it needs to be said - you don't go into discussions then accuse people of being sexist when what they've said is quite clearly not. Calling me that is incredibly offensive & shows a complete lack of understanding of the issue or even the meaning of the word. The irony of it being the person that started this thread saying it is not lost on me. I think I'll have to go back to the classic threads of "which fender?", "I hate Fender" & "Ashdown - to spontaneously combust or not?" - much less subjective ;-) [/quote]hhmm. ok well first off, you didn't really keep it on point, but never mind. but I'm sorry to have angered you, or offended you LW, it really wasn't my intention. but when you think about it, it might have angered or offended her, to say she's using her looks to gain popularity.? do you think.? there is no getting around that imo. I'm not calling you a sexist but the statement does come across like that. anyway it was only one sentence. anyway sorry again to offend. i mean no ill feeling.

[quote name='Lw.' timestamp='1425900925' post='2711897'] It's an interesting discussion; I think it would have gone a similar way regardless of title, though the title is just part of the issue. Is she a good bassist? Yes. Is she using her apparent good looks to boost popularity? Yes. Some people will always be drawn to listening to/watching subjectively attractive artists based on their looks. Others will ignore looks and just focus on the music (often to the point of dismissing the "attractive" parties) - the two groups will often think the other is being sad/demeaning/sexist/whatever. Sex has sold music for decades, this is just another level of that. There are lots of examples of "internet-famous" people pedaling worse stuff & getting more attention, and plenty of female musicians resting their breasts on the top of their guitar/bass. In my opinion she's neither mind-blowingly great at playing or particularly attractive (to my tastes) but she's clearly a popular combination of the two in other people's eyes/ears - more power to her, she's obviously worked hard at practice & is making money from performing music which is what most of us really want from our bass playing isn't it? [/quote] I'm sorry LW, but how on earth is she using her looks to boost popularity.???? she's not dressed provocatively, she just looks like a normal girl.. she's using her playing to boost popularity period.. that is just an absurd thing to say.!! its you that is seeing it from that perspective not her. if anything, that right there, is sexist. there really are some out of date opinions on BC. some in touch ones too i might add.

[quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1425827093' post='2711109'] Why bother posting a vid of 'anyone' playing along note for note with a backing track? My point was that there are thousands (and thousands) of bassists on youtube who are as good/better and the forum would be clogged if we posted vids of all of them; if it was something different/unusual/perfectly executed/inspiring... then I could understand but aside from the fact that she is a very rehearsed and accomplished player she is no better than others. I initially queried as to why pick that particular bassist? [/quote]i give up.. if you don't think her playing is great I'm at a loss.??? i would love to see what your interpretation of great playing is. why on earth would she want to rehearse those fills. she's playing those off the cuff..